BioPykrete, an ice composite reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals and a bifunctional chimera protein, shows roughly 10x higher compressive strength and 70x higher energy absorption than pure ice.
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Biomimetic Engineering of a Fortified Ice Composite with Enhanced Mechanical Properties
BioPykrete, an ice composite reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals and a bifunctional chimera protein, shows roughly 10x higher compressive strength and 70x higher energy absorption than pure ice.